Fabricators
Fabricators cut, weld, and assemble structural and process steel in workshops and on site.
Core responsibilities
- Cut, weld, and assemble steelwork
- Read drawings and WPS
- Coordinate with QA/QC
- Comply with HSE
Qualifications & experience
- Fabricator trade qualification
- Workshop / site experience
- Drawing literacy
Fabricators — global market
Demand for Fabricators continues to climb as acute shortages of qualified trades across mature and emerging markets. Employers are competing aggressively on compensation, mobility, and project quality to secure qualified fabricators.
- Acute shortages of qualified trades across mature and emerging markets
- High-rise, data centre, and industrial pipelines pulling trade capacity
- Ageing workforce demographics in North America and Europe
- Apprentice
- Tradesperson
- Senior Tradesperson
- Foreman
- Trades Supervisor / Manager
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Fabricator do?+
Fabricators cut, weld, and assemble structural and process steel in workshops and on site.
How much do Fabricators earn globally?+
Fabricators earn a median of $68.0k, with junior roles starting around $49.0k and senior or specialist packages reaching $96.6k, with significant variation by city, sector, and employer.
Which industries hire Fabricators?+
Fabricators are hired across industrial-construction, oil-gas-epc, power-plants, manufacturing-facilities and adjacent construction sectors.
What is the career path for a Fabricator?+
Typical progression runs through Apprentice → Tradesperson → Senior Tradesperson → Foreman → Trades Supervisor / Manager.
Where can I hire Fabricators?+
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